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Welcome to the Pensacola Bay Area! Generally, you’ll find our climate mild, tempered by gulf
breezes, our beaches stunningly beautiful in every season, and our people some of the friendliest
you’ll ever meet.
Our guide was designed specifically for you, the destination planner. We hope this guide
provides you the information you need to book your event in our area. If we’ve missed something
please let us know, because your feedback is important.
We’ll assist you however we can to bring your group, meeting or event to the Pensacola Bay Area.
If you need accommodations, guided tours, festival/cultural performance tickets, or an itinerary
created just for your group, we are happy to help.
Thank you for considering our area. We feel confident that after weighing all your options, the
Pensacola Bay Area will rise to the top of your list. Ensuring a positive experience that produces
happy memories and a desire to return soon is our greatest pleasure.
Best regards,
Ed Schroeder,
Director
Pensacola Bay Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Visitor Information
Regional and Area Maps
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Themed Itineraries
Other Area Attractions
Performing Arts
Golf Courses
Sailing, Fishing & Diving
Shopping & Services
Festivals & Events Calendar
AT YO U R S E RV I C E
Listed below are some of the services the Pensacola Bay PRE-CONVENTION PLANNING
Area Convention & Visitors Bureau provides. & CONSULTATION
Save time and energy by allowing our professional staff to
P ROMOTIONAL M ATERIALS help you choose a site location and accommodations.
CD-ROM of photographs* Routing Service From sending out your request for proposals (RFP) to
Church Listings Site Information & Contacts properties best suited to your needs, to collecting the bids
or having the properties contact you personally, we’re
*You may utilize these photos in producing your materials. eager to assist.
BUREAU AFFILIATIONS
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WESTERN CORRIDOR
Big Lagoon State Recreation Area Pensacola Greyhound Track
12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., 32507 Highway 98 at Dog Track Rd., 32506
(850) 492-1595 • www.floridastateparks.com/biglagoon (850) 455-8595 or (800) 345-3997
www.pensacolagreyhoundpark.com
Escambia County Equestrian Center
7750 Mobile Hwy., 32526 Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
(850) 941-6042 • www.myescambia.com 6655 Mobile Hwy., 32526
(850) 944-4500 • www.pensacolafair.com
Fast Eddie’s Fun Center
505 W. Michigan Ave., 32505 Pensacola Lighthouse — NAS
(850) 433-7735 Naval Air Station Pensacola
www.fasteddiesfuncenter.com (850) 455-2354
www.lighthousefriends.com
Five Flags Speedway
7451 Pine Forest Rd., 32526
(850) 944-8400 • www.fiveflagsspeedway.com
GATEWAY CORRIDOR
Sam’s Fun City and Sam’s Surf City
6709 Pensacola Blvd., 32505
(850) 505-0800
www.samsfuncity.com
OT H E R A R E A AT T R AC T I O N S
DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR
African American Heritage Trail Pensacola Museum of Art
200 E. Church St., 32502 407 S. Jefferson St., 32502
(850) 469-1299 (850) 432-6247
www.africanamericanheritagesociety.org www.pensacolamuseumofart.org
MIDTOWN CORRIDOR
Pensacola Junior College
Planetarium & Theater Cordova Mall
1000 College Blvd., 32504 5100 N. 9th Ave., 32504
(850) 484-1847 (850) 477-5563
http://planetarium.pjc.edu www.simon.com/mall
MILTON CORRIDOR
Adventures Unlimited School House Blackwater River State Park
Inn & Cottages 7720 Deaton Bridge Rd.
8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., 32570 Holt, FL 32564
(850) 623-6197 (850) 983-5363
www.adventuresunlimited.com www.floridastateparks.org/blackwaterriver
The Pensacola Bay Area’s public and semi-private area courses provide challenges for even
the most seasoned golf enthusiast.
Viking Diving
4612-A Bellview Ave., Pensacola
(850) 916-3483
www.vikingdivingpensacola.com
Custom dive charters and dive training.
SHOPPING & S E RV I C E S
Greek Festival. Nov. 14-16. Winterfest Trolley Tours. Nov. 28-29, Holiday Evening in Olde Seville
Traditional Greek dances, gifts, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-24. Trolleys act Square. TBD. An all-holiday music
entertainment and dishes such as as theaters taking passengers to a concert featuring the Pensacola Civic
baklava, gyros and spanakopeta. (850) series of interactive performances Band, McGuire’s Bagpipe Band, Clark
433-2662, www.annunciationgoc.org. along a two-mile route in Historic & Company, caroling by candlelight
Downtown Pensacola. (850) 435-0914, and a special reading of “’Twas the
Marketbasket. Nov. 20-23. It’s a www.pensacolawinterfest.org. Night Before Christmas.” Hot
holiday shopping extravaganza at the chocolate and chili available. Presented
Pensacola Civic Center. The Junior ZOOLights—Thanksgiving through by the Pensacola Heritage Foundation
League of Pensacola’s Marketbasket New Year’s. The ZOO Northwest and the City of Pensacola. (850) 438-
fund-raiser has selected 45 merchants Florida hosts this event with holiday 6505.
from throughout the Southeast to and animal scenes decorated with more
provide holiday shopping for specialty than a million lights. (850) 932-2229, DECEMBER
items. Adults $5, Children ages 7-12 www.thezoonorthwestflorida.org. Annual Snowball Derby. Dec. 4-7.
$3, ages 6 and under are admitted free. Auto racing fans will delight in the
(850) 433-4421. action at Five Flags Speedway. (850)
944-8400, www.fiveflagsspeedway.com.
AC C O M M O DAT I O N S & M E E T I N G S PAC E
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ACCOMMODATIONS
1 Comfort Inn Pensacola Beach 5 Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach
40 Ft. Pickens Rd., 32561 (Opening 2008)
(850) 934-5400, (800) 934-5470 333 Ft. Pickens Rd., 32561
www.pensacolabeach.com/comfort (850) 932-3536, (800) HOLIDAY
Guest Rooms: 100 Guest Rooms: 76
Meeting Space: 250 sq. ft.
6 Paradise Inn
2 Days Inn Pensacola Beach Front 21 Via De Luna Dr., 32561
16 Via De Luna Dr., 32561 (850) 932-2319, (800) 301-5925
(850) 934-3300, (800) 934-3301 www.paradiseinn-pb.com
www.daysinn.com Guest Rooms: 55
Guest Rooms: 123 Meeting Space: 0
Meeting Space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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MEETING FACILITIES
11 Pensacola Beach Properties, Inc. 15 Cabana Club
50 Ft. Pickens Rd., 32561 657 Pensacola Beach Blvd., 32563
(850) 934-0099, (800) 497-7321 (850) 336-1924
www.pensacolabeachproperty.com www.cabanaclubpbeach.com
Guest Units: 50 Meeting Space: 3,000 sq. ft.
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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WESTERN CORRIDOR
ACCOMMODATIONS
1 Comfort Inn NAS/Corry
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3 New Warrington Rd., 32506 To Equestrian Center 5
(850) 455-3233, (800) 554-3206 Hadji Shrine Temple
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www.choicehotels.com
Guest Rooms: 100
Meeting Space: 450 sq. ft.
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2 Hospitality Inn
4910 Mobile Hwy., 32506
(850) 453-3333, (800) 845-7741 (#4)
www.hospitalityinns.com
Guest Rooms: 78
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3 The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel
PNS/NAS (Choice Hotels, International)
3984 Barrancas Ave., 32507
(850) 453-4140, (877) 424-6423
www.choicehotels.com 3
Guest Rooms: 129
Meeting Space: 175 sq. ft.
4 Super 8 Motel
5 New Warrington Rd., 32506
(850) 457-7277, (800) 800-8000
www.super8.com
Guest Rooms: 42 7
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR
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ACCOMMODATIONS
1 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 4 New World Landing
700 East Chase St., 32502 600 South Palafox St., 32501
(850) 439-3330 (850) 432-4111
www.courtyardpensacoladowntown.com www.newworldlanding.com
Guest Rooms: 120 Guest Rooms: 15
Meeting Space: Seating for up to 50 people Meeting Space: 12,000 sq. ft.
2 Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel 5 Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast
200 E. Gregory St., 32502 203 W. Gregory St., 32502
(850) 433-3336 (850) 434-2818, (800) 370-8354
www.pensacolagrandhotel.com www.pensacolavictorian.com
Guest Rooms: 211 Guest Rooms: 4
Meeting Space: 4,426 sq. ft. Meeting Space: 650 sq. ft.
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR
MEETING FACILITIES 12 Pensacola Cultural Center
7 Distinctive Kitchens Culinary Arts Center 400 Jefferson St., 32502
29 South Palafox Pl., 32502 (850) 434-0257
(850) 438-4688 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
www.dk4u.com Meeting Space: 500 to 2,000 sq. ft.
Meeting Space: Demonstrations/dinner for 25-30 470 seat theatre
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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MIDTOWN CORRIDOR
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Pensacola Jr College 16
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Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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MIDTOWN CORRIDOR
ACCOMMODATIONS, cont. 14 Towne Place Suites by Marriott
9 Homewood Suites/Airport 481 Creighton Rd., 32504
5049 Corporate Woods Dr., 32504 (850) 484-7022, (800) 257-3000
(850) 474-3777, (800) CALL-HOME www.marriott.com/pnsts
www.homewoodsuitespensacola.com Guest Rooms: 98
Guest Rooms: 107
Meeting Space: 600 to 1,820 sq. ft.
MEETING FACILITIES
15 Pensacola Junior College (Main Campus)
10 La Quinta Inn 1000 College Blvd., 32504
7750 N. Davis Hwy., 32514 (850) 484-1157, (888) 897-3605
(850) 474-0411, (800) 531-5900 www.pjc.edu
www.lq.com Meeting Space: 209-seat theater and meeting
Guest Rooms: 130 space (multiple campuses)
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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GATEWAY CORRIDOR
ACCOMMODATIONS
1 Best Western Blue Angel Inn
2390 West Detroit Blvd., 32534
(850) 477-7474 2
www.bestwestern.com/blueangelinn 1
Guest rooms: 53 6
Meeting space: Accommodates up to 40 3 9 4
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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2 Eden Condominium 2 3
16281 Perdido Key Dr., 32507
(850) 492-3336, (800) 523-8141
www.eden.perdido-key.com
Guest Units: 105
Meeting Space: 1,350 sq. ft. 7 ResortQuest
14511 Perdido Key Dr., 32507
(800) 654-4030
www.resortquest.com
3 Key Concepts Reality, Inc. Guest Units: Varies
13880 Perdido Key Dr., 32507 Meeting Space: Varies
(850) 492-5462, (800) 955-5462 Amenities: Varies
www.gulfcoastarea.com
Guest Units: 25
MEETING FACILITIES
8 Lost Key Golf Club
625 Lost Key Dr., 32507
4 Meyer Real Estate (850) 549-2160, (888) 2-LOSTKEY
13700 Perdido Key Dr.,32507 www.lostkey.com
(251) 968-2930 Meeting Space: 3,000 sq. ft.
www.meyerre.com
Guest units: Varies
Meeting space: Varies
Amenities: Varies
6 Perdido Realty
13430 Gulf Beach Hwy, Ste 5, 32507
(850) 492-1102, (800) 717-7263
www.perdidokey.com
Guest units: Varies
Meeting space: Varies
Amenities: Varies
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
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MILTON CORRIDOR
Exit 31
Exit 22
Disability Baggage Business Internet/ Pool Continental or Restaurant Travel Agent Catering
Accessible Handling Center Wi-Fi Full Breakfast On site Commission
DINING
WESTERN CORRIDOR
Barnhill’s Buffet Pensacola Greyhound Track
10 S. New Warrington Rd., 32507 • (850) 456-2760 951 Dog Track Rd., 32506
www.barnhills.com (850) 455-8595, (800) 345-3997
Seating Capacity: 340 www.pensacolagreyhoundpark.com
Type of Food: Southern Style Buffet Seating Capacity: 900
Average Price: $10 Type of Food: Variety/Special Group Rating
Days Closed: None Average Price: $11 - $19
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DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR
1912 Restaurant— Ever’man Natural Foods, Inc.
Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel 315 W. Garden St., 32502 • (850) 438-0402
200 E. Gregory St., 32502 www.everman.org
(850) 433-3336 Seating capacity: 20
www.pensacolagrandhotel.com Type of Food: Natural, Whole Foods
Seating Capacity: 100 Average Price: $10
Days Closed: None
Average Price: $11 - $19
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MIDTOWN CORRIDOR
Bay Breeze Restaurant—Ramada Bayview Varona’s Restaurant & Bar
7601 Scenic Hwy., 32504 • (850) 477-7155 Pensacola Regional Airport
(800) 282-1212 • www.ramada.com 5121 N. 12th Ave., 32504 • (850) 484-7076
Seating Capacity: 40 Seating Capacity: 150
Type of Food: Variety Type of Food: Cuban, Upscale Deli
Average Price: $10 - $17 Average Price: $8 - $13
Days Closed: Sundays closed for lunch & dinner Days Closed: None
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Panera Bread
5100 N. 9th Ave., 32504 • (850) 494-1774
Seating Capacity: 125 Granny Cantrell’s Restaurant . . (850) 478-7244
Type of Food: Upscale Deli Bagels del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 477-4424
Average Price: Under $10
Days Closed: Christmas Beef O’Brady’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 332-5040
B L D OD Ci Ci’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 476-6464
Fazoli’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 473-9585
Moe’s Southwest Grill . . . . . . . . . (850) 857-0202
Sunset Grill—University Mall
7200 Plantation Rd., 32504 • (850) 474-0100 Honey Baked Ham . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 478-7702
Seating Capacity: 40 Hooters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 477-3400
Type of Food: Omelettes, Seafood, Steaks, Sandwiches The Olive Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 477-6544
Average Price: $11 - $19
Days Closed: Sundays closed for dinner Sonny’s Bar-B-Que . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 476-9230
B D T.G.I. Friday’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 477-0035
Bonefish Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 417-2324
Logan’s Roadhouse . . . . . . . . . . . (850) 471-9291
Romano’s Macaroni Grill . . . . . . . (850) 479-2491
GATEWAY CORRIDOR